In short: Brilliant course, lovely scenery..In full: Loved this course, found the steps at the end a tad tough, will definetly be back next year. Did not appreciate the lady running with the 2 dogs though, kept getting in the way! :(Date of review: January 25, 2010

In short: I live within 1/2 mile of part of the course and know just about every cm of the route but it is still one of my favorite races and would travel a long way to run it!Date of review: January 25, 2010

In short: A great way to start the New Year with a well organised 2.09 multi-terrain race.In full: ! have run this race for the last 3 years and have experienced the various course changes along the way. The latest improved route is mainly off road with 3 minor hills on the short road sections with a nice fast downhill before the finish at Lakeside.Date of review: January 25, 2010

In short: Flat, Fast and a well Run Race A Great Strart to the YearIn full: This Race offers a fast Flast start to the year giving hope for 2010 with pb's. Canal was narrow in places but, was still easy to pass other runners. Very Good race will be back year. www.4peaks4bikes.co.ukDate of review: January 25, 2010

In short: Slick no fuss event professionally organisedIn full: Slick no fuss event professionally organised. Varied and interesting course. Probably the best route to date. One wonders would might have happened had the snow stayed a little longer?. Runners not having experienced this race before would do well to include it in next year's race schedule.Date of review: January 24, 2010